Verruimd

Verruimd is a Dutch adjective and past participle meaning enlarged, broadened, or expanded. It is formed from the verb verruimen, which means to widen, broaden, or extend. As an adjective, verruimd describes something that has been made wider or more extensive, whether in physical dimensions or in scope.

In use, verruimd covers both tangible and abstract contexts. For example, een verruimde deuropening describes a door opening that has been widened, while een verruimde ruimte refers to an expanded space. In policy or law, it denotes a loosening or expansion of authority, such as verruimde bevoegdheden (broadened powers) or verruimde regels (relaxed rules). It can also apply to time-related extensions, as in een verruimde termijn (an extended deadline).

Grammatical note: verruimd is the past participle of verruimen and is used with auxiliary hebben or zijn in different tenses. In passive constructions, the standard form is often met zijn: De grenzen zijn verruimd.

Etymology and related forms: verruimd stems from verruimen, and the related noun form is verruiming, referring to the act or process of widening or expansion. Related concepts include uitbreiding (expansion) and vergroting (increase in size), depending on context.

See also: verruiming, uitbreiding, vergroting, verwijding.